Was so disappointed in this place. I was looking for a good traditional bento box meal. Nothing about this meal tasted japanese. Barely any traditional seasonings or technique to these meals. I don't mind trying food that don't take the traditional path, but its was bland, overpriced, and were missing ingredients to the side dishes i would have preferred more.
I love this place. Healthy and delicious. You know food is good if you can continue to eat it almost every day. Edit June 2023: as somebody who works just down the street, they totally priced me out. What used to be $12 for a healthy meal with some protein went to $25. Haven’t been back
Bento Picnic serves, you guess it, bento boxes! They have a rotating menu for the veggies in the bento boxes and you can add a protein. They always have bowls which are smaller but still super filling. I recommend the garden bento box or the power bowl. The tofu is really flavorful but also salty so it goes well with rice or something that soaks it up. I grabbed chips and Brussels sprouts for apps which are delicious as well! You really can't go wrong. There's small number of indoor seating that's cute and cozy, and lots of outdoor seating that is dog friendly.
Nice ambience and clean food. Taste could be better and the menu could be made more interesting. Overall the place is cute and reminds one of Japan.